Wilcox v. Brewer

Ed. F. McFaddin, Justice.

This appeal presents two questions in the administration of the Estate of Arthur L. Brewer, deceased. The appellants are the heirs at law, and the appellee is the widow, who is also the administratrix. The questions relate to the extent of the widow’s dower, and its liability for a portion of the Federal estate taxes. The Probate Court judgment here appealed contained this finding:

“The court further finds that Naomi Brewer, as widow, is entitled to receive a full one-third (1/3) in kind of each personal asset belonging to the estate of every kind and character,…